On a recent edition of the “Power Alphas” podcast, former WWE Superstar Mandy Rose revealed why she was involved with just one season of WWE’s reality series Total Divas.
Rose began her WWE career as a contestant in the sixth season of WWE Tough Enough, which began airing in June 2015.
On December 14, 2022, Rose was released by WWE due to her FanTime content which violated certain terms of her contract.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On her Total Divas involvement: “It does get misconstrued because I had a lot of pressure, throughout my whole career, and that’s why the story is full circle with what I ended up doing the last couple of years. I did gain so much respect from the fans because of all that. I was constantly told, ‘she’s just here for the fame. She’s just here because she wants to get famous and leave. She doesn’t really love the business.’ I didn’t grow up in the business. We all trained really hard in different fields to get to where we are. I never understood it.”
On winning over fans and making improvements: “It was a huge challenge. You either have it or you don’t. If you want to challenge yourself, you can be mediocre, there are a lot of people who are mediocre. If you want that challenge and you want to strive, and someone is telling you that you’re never going to do this or become this, that lights a fire under your ass and you want to do it even more. That was a big part of my career and why I ended up only doing the one season of Total Divas because it was really important to me to go back to NXT and train. The schedule was way too crazy. I didn’t get any training. People thought I was training at the Performance Center, and I really wasn’t. Of course, I wasn’t great, and we all know it’s all about practice. The grind of wanting to prove to people, and yourself as well, you are surrounded by your fans and they look up to you, but sometimes they are your worst critics. Me, if I botched one thing, I was the worst wrestler in the world, and I should quit. The pressure was so intense. For me, I like that. It was a challenge and I know who I am and what I bring to the table. The right training, right time, right booking, I know I will flourish. Coming to NXT, being a champion, I got that opportunity and why I’m so grateful and so blessed. Whatever my path was…I went on the main roster after two years, which was not a lot of training in NXT, got sent back for whatever reason. I humbled, I worked my ass off, did what I had to do, and showed the world that I belong here and that I’m the baddest bitch in the room.”
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Former WWE Superstar Mandy Rose recently opened up about her involvement in the reality series Total Divas during an episode of the Power Alphas podcast. Rose, who began her WWE career as a contestant on Tough Enough, revealed why she only appeared in one season of Total Divas.
Throughout her career, Rose faced a lot of pressure and criticism from fans who believed she was only in the business for fame and not because she loved the sport. However, Rose explained that she didn’t grow up in the wrestling business like some of her peers and had to work hard to gain respect from both fans and fellow wrestlers.
Rose saw the opportunity to be part of Total Divas as a challenge to prove herself and make improvements in her wrestling skills. However, due to the demanding schedule and lack of training time, she decided to return to NXT to focus on her training. Rose revealed that many people thought she was training at the Performance Center, but in reality, she wasn’t getting much training at all.
The pressure to constantly prove herself and deal with criticism from fans was intense for Rose. She acknowledged that even a single mistake could lead to harsh criticism and doubts about her abilities. However, she thrived on the challenge and believed in her own potential. Rose knew that with the right training, timing, and opportunities, she could excel in the wrestling industry.
After two years on the main roster, Rose was sent back to NXT for a period of time. During this time, she humbled herself, worked hard, and proved to the world that she belonged in the industry. Eventually, Rose became a champion in NXT and showcased her skills and determination.
Rose’s journey in the wrestling industry has been filled with challenges, hard work, and perseverance. She has faced criticism and doubts but has used them as motivation to prove herself. With her talent and dedication, Rose has shown that she is a force to be reckoned with in the wrestling world.
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